This tutorial teaches you how to publish titles, transitions, effects and generators so that their parameters can be modified in Final Cut Pro X. More than just a tutorial on Motion, it’s an in-depth look at how to develop custom plugins for Final Cut Pro X users.
Give FCP X Users Total Control
You’ll learn how to “rig” multiple parameters to a single control such as a checkbox, pop-up menu or slider (called widgets). After publishing, these controls will be available for use in Final Cut Pro X.
Develop Custom Motion Graphics
With the incredible publishing and rigging tools Motion puts at your fingertips, you can be more than a motion graphics designer, you can learn to become a motion graphics developer.
Introduction to Rigging & Publishing Titles, Transitions, Effects & Generators for Final Cut Pro X
2. Rigging & Publishing Titles Part 1
The Motion Interface
Title Project Elements
Designing a Simple Title
Saving a Title Template
Locating Custom Titles in Final Cut Pro
Where Motion Projects are Stored
Applying & Modifying Titles in Final Cut Pro
Publishing Parameters
Updating Titles in Final Cut Pro
Unpublishing Parameters
Animating the Title
Using Build In and Build Out Markers
Creating a Preview Movie
Rigging Widgets
3. Rigging & Publishing Titles Part 2
Adding Parameters to a Rig
Creating Snapshots
Rigging – Key Concept #1
Rigging – Key Concept #2
Renaming Rigged Parameters
Publishing a Widget
Creating Display Aspect Ratio Snapshots
Rigging – Key Concept #3
4. Rigging & Publishing Titles Part 3
Creating Selectable Backgrounds
Project Breakdown
Rigging the Background Textures
Time Saving Tips for Rigging Pop-Up Menus
Publishing the Widget
Viewing the Rigged Backgrounds in Final Cut Pro
Rigging Color Options
Using a Checkbox Widget
Testing Rigged Colors in Final Cut Pro
Rigging Keyframed Animation
Publishing Rigged Parameters
5. Rigging & Publishing Titles Part 4
Publishing Drop Zones
Rigging Color Themes
Using Stored Color for Themes
Viewing Color Themes in Final Cut Pro
6. Rigging & Publishing Transitions Part 1
Transition Placeholders
Keys to Designing a Transition Template
Creating the Transition
Overriding Transition Duration
Applying Transitions in Final Cut Pro
7. Rigging & Publishing Transitions Part 2
Adding a Drop Zone to a Transition
Transition Drop Zone Types
Media Source Drop Zones in Final Cut Pro
Updating Transitions in Final Cut Pro
Timeline Pin Drop Zones in Final Cut Pro
Rigging the Drop Zone
Using the Checkbox Widget
8. Rigging & Publishing Transitions Part 3
Adding a Replicated Drop Zone
Rigging the Project
Creating a 4:3 Display Aspect Ratio (DARS)
Testing the Rigged Transition in Final Cut Pro
9. Rigging & Publishing Effects Part 1
Effect Project Content
Adding Content to a Placeholder
Creating a Simple “Look” Effect
Publishing with Placeholder Content
Applying Effects in Final Cut Pro
Rigging the Effect
Clearing Placeholder Content
Replacing Effects in Final Cut Pro
10. Rigging & Publishing Effects Part 2
Project Breakdown
Understanding the Slider Widget
Rigging the Slider Widget
Modifying Snapshot Interpolation
Apply the Rigged Effect in Final Cut Pro
Keyframing the Slider Widget in Final Cut Pro
Adjusting Keyframed Widgets in Final Cut Pro
11. Rigging & Publishing Effects Part 3
Creating a Flicker Effect
Scaling Effects in Final Cut Pro
Using the Project Loop End Marker
Rigging the Slider Widget
12. Rigging & Publishing Generators Part 1
Generators vs. Motion Projects
Generator Uses
Designing the Generator
Rigging the Generator
The Impact of Not Planning Ahead
Applying the Generator in Final Cut Pro
Compositing a Title over a Generator
13. Rigging & Publishing Generators Part 2
Project Breakdown
Rigging the Generator
Duplicating Rigged Objects
Publishing Additional Parameters
Renaming and Reordering Published Parameters
Using the Rigged Generator in Final Cut Pro
Retiming a Video Clip
Using Multiple Motion Templates
14. Rigging & Publishing Generators Part 3
Regular Motion Projects
Working with Older Motion Projects
Saving a Motion 4 Project as a Generator
Using the Generator in Final Cut Pro
Publishing Drop Zones
Your Turn to Rig the Project
Conclusion
Who this Tutorial is for:
Rigging & Publishing for FCPX in Motion 5 was designed for users who are already fluent in Motion 5. As an advanced level tutorial, it assumes you are comfortable with Motion’s user interface and the basic process of compositing and animating in Motion and that you have a basic working understanding of Final Cut Pro X’s interface and compositing features. If you are not yet comfortable with Motion, we highly recommend you complete Getting Started in Motion. If you are not comfortable with Final Cut Pro X, we recommend Final Cut Pro Core Training.
Software Version: Motion 5.2.3 or later.
Run Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
Project Media: Project Media is Included
Type of Tutorial: Workflow Specific
With the new 5.3 update there have been some changes on how Motion handles .molo files. See how to use .molo files HERE.
Mark Spencer is a bay-area based producer, editor, teacher and writer. Mark is also an Apple-certified instructor for Final Cut Pro and Motion 5 and the author or coauthor of 5 books on Motion, including the Apple Pro Training Series Motion 5, all from Peachpit Press.Full Bio
Understanding Rigging and Publishing is so important when creating graphics. This course explains both very well and is an essential course to be able to be efficient. Besides being fun, it is extremely helpful if you want to create your own graphics or modify FCPx graphics to best fit your visual story.
Rated 5 out of 5
Aldislenio O. (verified owner)–
After studying all this training I was able to create a professional project for a client. He had all projects in After Effects, and he had too much trouble in working with After Effects. So I created it all again in Motion as templates for Final Cut Pro X. The client was very happy with the result, it is now simpler to make changes within the Final Cut Pro X. I’m very satisfied with the investment that I made in this training. And another important factor is that the Ripple Training staff are lovely people who really care about their customers. Thank you so much! Leno from Brazil.
Our foundational course that will help you create engaging motion graphics, titles and effects for your videos. Follow along in Motion as we walk you through building and delivering a project from start to finish.
Susan (verified owner) –
Understanding Rigging and Publishing is so important when creating graphics. This course explains both very well and is an essential course to be able to be efficient. Besides being fun, it is extremely helpful if you want to create your own graphics or modify FCPx graphics to best fit your visual story.
Aldislenio O. (verified owner) –
After studying all this training I was able to create a professional project for a client. He had all projects in After Effects, and he had too much trouble in working with After Effects. So I created it all again in Motion as templates for Final Cut Pro X. The client was very happy with the result, it is now simpler to make changes within the Final Cut Pro X. I’m very satisfied with the investment that I made in this training. And another important factor is that the Ripple Training staff are lovely people who really care about their customers. Thank you so much! Leno from Brazil.